It seems incredible, but Claudio Abbado's career with DG stretches back over more than four decades. In that time he has made innumerable recordings that have stood the test of time . . . Abbado has left a glorious indelible mark . . . a modest, unassuming but tenaciously demanding orchestral leader.

Record Review /
ArkivMusic / 02. July 2013

The Mozart symphonies -- with another of his protégé bands, Orchestra Mozart -- are enchanting. Abbado is a conductor who makes the music sing, who is alert to nuance and especially to texture. Famously meticulous, he is also passionate and open-minded. A great testament to an outstanding legacy.

Record Review /
Barney Zwartz,
Sydney Morning Herald / 27. July 2013

. . . [all] first-rate performances, some of which are exemplary. While this may seem like a reference collection for Abbado's fans, it is an excellent set for newcomers to explore the symphonic repertoire, and Abbado is an exceptional guide to this repertoire.